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The phrase "afraid of taking" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing fear or apprehension about engaging in a specific action or decision.
Example: "She was afraid of taking the risk to start her own business."
Alternatives: "fearful of undertaking" or "scared to pursue".
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Afraid of taking chances.
Neither is afraid of taking on heavy hot-button issues.
And yet still they are afraid of taking the chance.
Vance recalled: "I was always afraid of taking standardized tests.
"Producers are afraid of taking risks on actors," he said.
THE COST Expensive enough to demonstrate you're not afraid of taking a risk.
They were afraid of taking the ball away from the judges or lawyers".
Leyonhjelm, for one, is not afraid of taking on the government's "national security" arguments.
The poorest people are still afraid of taking credit, but we will help them, too".
These are curators "who are not afraid of taking a position," he said.
"This government is not afraid of taking the difficult decisions," he had insisted.
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